Christmas Eve Camp Out

These animal-shaped sleeping bags from Pottery Barn Kids will keep your little ones comfy and cozy on Christmas Eve as they await the arrival of Old St. Nick.

So many families share the Christmas tradition of allowing their kids to open one gift on Christmas Eve -- why not let it be a real winner like these Sherpa sleeping bags from Pottery Barn Kids? The children can "camp out" together -- with moose and polar bear -- as they wait to rise with the sun (as if they're really going to sleep with all that anticipation!) before inviting friends for the hottest sleepovers around. ($99 for regular, 54"-long; $119 for XL, 59"-long; www.potterybarnkids.com)

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